54 www.amandaforman.co.uk Yasmin Gilbert at Sparkle Occasions What do you offer the nearlyweds? Established in 2020, we’re a professional and friendly team who focuses on the quality of our work coupled with a high level of customer service. Our popular Sparkles Package includes a selection of our beautiful styling items for the main sections of the wedding day. You will also receive an initial and follow-up consultation, plus the team will deliver and set up your selected items before returning to pack down. The SelfStyle package allows you to choose the desired items and collect them from our base in Leicestershire before returning them to us. What up-and-coming wedding trends can we expect? We love to offer our brides something different, so we’re continuously looking at new products to bring into the business. We’re one of the first Midlands-based styling companies to have audio guestbooks, full silk floral moon gates, cake florals, high risers and scented sand candles. What is your favourite part of the job? I love it once our team has finished setting up the ceremony space or the wedding breakfast room – often both. We stand back to ensure we are happy with the finished result and make any tweaks if necessary. What’s one piece of advice you can share with couples? I often talk with my couples about remembering that the day is theirs – not their parents, sisters or friends. It’s their wedding, so the day should reflect their personalities and style. Check out: www.sparkleoccasionsevents.co.uk www.amandaforman.co.uk www.helenrosephotography.co.uk Jackie Aimson at Dreamdécor Hire When did your passion for styling start? I have always been creative and passionate about making things look nice. So when my daughter asked me to style her wedding, I had that lightbulb moment and knew this was exactly what I wanted to do. I finally left my previous career in project management to start a completely new one in venue styling. What do you offer nearlyweds? We officially started the business in February 2020 – little did we know what was just around the corner. Maybe it wasn’t the best timing, but we have gone from strength to strength since then. We offer a professional but friendly service covering the full range of venue styling services, everything from set up only to the full service incorporating our beautiful décor and props in various themes, styles and colours. What up-and-coming wedding trends can we expect? Couples are starting to make decisions while considering more ecofriendly and environmental factors. Also, prepare for the return of glam mirrored disco balls; what’s not to love as the light bounces around the room and gets your guests into the party mood? What is your favourite part of the job? Delivering couples' visions on their wedding day and seeing those happy smiling faces from clients and other suppliers we work with is so special. What’s one piece of advice that you can share with couples? Trust your suppliers to get on with their roles on your special day; you have chosen them for a reason – they will do an excellent job for you. Discover: www.facebook.com/dreamdecoreventhire www.mgphotographic.com
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